Russia and Ukraine. Counselor: James Stanworth. Members: S Ivy S Sherry S Hank S Evan S Emily.

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1 Russia and Ukraine Counselor: James Stanworth Members: S Ivy S Sherry S Hank S Evan S Emily Challenge 1

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4 A week ago, the United States, Russia, Europe and Ukraine struck a deal that was supposed to help resolve the worst crisis. The agreement has unraveled quickly. Washington and Moscow are now accusing each other of failing to use their influence to implement the agreement. Challenge 4

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7 March 2, 2014 breaking news Russian troops take over Ukraine's crimea region part 2. Challenge 7

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9 3/14 Russian said would "respect the wishes of the people of Crimea. 3/16 Crimea referendum Ukraine government criticized the referendum is "unfair. failed to reach any consensus The United States and EU set their face against the referendum. Challenge 9

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11 Currency instability Impact of foreign exchange earnings. Challenge 11

12 Reduction in foreign investment As tension rises, investors are again taking note, and events in Ukraine could have far reaching consequences. Challenge 12

13 U.S. stocks tumble Friday, end lower for week (Apr25,2014) The situation in Ukraine creates uncertainty for markets and traders are probably taking some risk off the table going into the weekend, said Jerry Webman, chief Challenge economist at OppenheimerFunds. 13

14 Western sanctions : Investors are dumping ruble assets in fear of an escalation. Economy is stalling and inflation is accelerating. Russian gas :Moscow could retaliate against new Western sanctions by cutting gas exports to Ukraine. European economy: Energy is important for European growth. Car makers, brewers and oil companies also stand to lose from a trade war. Challenge 14

15 Anton Siluanov: Russia's economic growth rate this year may be zero. Russia's 2011 GDP growth rate of 4.3%, to 2013 has dropped to 1.3%. This year's GDP growth rate is currently estimated 0.5%, but not without the possibility of zero. IMF has forecast Russia's GDP growth rate this year was revised down to 1.3%. Challenge 15

16 As the United States and Russia, Ukraine crisis talks no progress The ruble depreciated against the dollar March 1, Crimea when Russia sent troops resolution day rate was devalued by 0.4% Russian MICEX stock index has fallen for three days, once slipped to 1, points, expires earlier closing down 1.6%. Challenge 16

17 References _ukraine_russia_crimea.shtml _crimea_base_russian_troops.shtml Challenge 17

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19 FEEDBACK ON YOUR PRESENTATION QUICK PRESENTATION FEEDBACK GROUP: CHALLENGE Are ideas presented connected with the aim of the presentation? A B C D Are the ideas presented clear supported with evidence and logical argument? Is it easy to follow & to understand? (Are the slides clear and easy to follow e.g. use of new pictures, words, graphs) Overall impression (is it a group presentation etc.?) 40% 30% 20% 10% Comments Useful to have downloaded the video before the presentation. That helps to make the presentation run more smoothly. The video is interesting but the presenters speaks quite fast so you might choose another video so that it is easier to follow! Animate the points in your presentation to make it easier to follow and smoother. Slide with three boxes works well more like this. Bring the slide on geography earlier this would make a good introduction to the topic. Numbers detail is useful good. Don t forget to use the pointer that is available. 85% D:\Teaching\NCUE\International Marketing\Admin\Issue presentations\issue_challenge.docx Page 1 of 2

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